Food Service Manager Baker-Cafeteria-2026-2027

Clark County School District•Winchester, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operations of an assigned school site; assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements and laws regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety and record- keeping; select, assign, schedule, supervise, direct and evaluate assigned food service personnel. Food Service Manager I incumbents manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operations in an assigned school site. Food Service Manager II incumbents manage and coordinate the food service operations and activities of a central kitchen. Incumbents also plan and organize food service transporting activities to District sites. Food Service Manager III incumbents plan, coordinate, manage and oversee a complex food services program.

Requirements

Knowledge of Meal production planning and scheduling.
Knowledge of Applicable District, federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to food service.
Knowledge of Quantity food preparation and food merchandising.
Knowledge of Nutrition, sanitation and operation regulations and requirements.
Knowledge of Use and care of institutional equipment and utensils.
Knowledge of Procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and supplies.
Knowledge of Health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments, including sanitation and maintenance regulations.
Knowledge of Budget preparation and control.
Knowledge of Record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Knowledge of Oral and written communications skills.
Knowledge of Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of Inventory methods and practices.
Ability to Manage and coordinate the day-to-day food service operation at an assigned school site.
Ability to Assure compliance with District, State and federal requirements.
Ability to Plan well-balanced, nutritional and appetizing menus within a fixed budget.
Ability to Train others in the preparation and serving of food in large quantities.
Ability to Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to Schedule, supervise and evaluate staff.
Ability to Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to Meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to Operate a variety of computer programs and other office equipment.
Ability to Plan and organize work.
Ability to Maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to Work independently with little direction.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law
Three years experience in food service operations.

Nice To Haves

Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate and oversee the day-to-day food service operations at an assigned school site; analyze effectiveness, assure compliance with District, State and federal laws, regulations and safety and sanitation procedures.
Prepare menus, assuring compliance with regulations and requirements; estimate and order amount of food and supplies needed; monitor and control expenditures; maintain assigned budget.
Select food service employees; direct, assign, schedule and evaluate food service personnel; conduct training sessions for new employees.
Inspect lunchroom and kitchen area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
Plan work schedules and coordinate daily work for efficient use of labor; receive calls from employees and call substitutes as necessary.
Train and assist employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and in maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.
Maintain, prepare and review a variety of menu production records, inventories, logs and reports; accumulate data and input information into a computer as appropriate and file documents as necessary.
Supervise and participate in food preparation and distribution to District students and staff; plan for catered events such as meetings, activities and parties; plan and coordinate food service operations with school activities to improve school and community relations and increase student participation.
Communicate with students, staff, faculty, and outside organizations to exchange information, receive suggestions, and resolve issues related to food service.
Participate in, schedule and attend in-service meetings and workshops.
Perform other duties as assigned.